Preschool Room leader

Bright Horizons; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care provider in Thatcham is seeking a full-time Level 3 Room Leader for their Maidenhead nursery. In this role, you will lead a team to deliver exceptional care and education to children. The nursery offers a beautiful setting and exceptional professional development opportunities. You'll need a relevant Level 3 qualification and experience in Early Years to create inclusive learning environments. Join us to make a difference in children's lives!

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Experience as Room Leader or similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to deliver exceptional care.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety.
• Maintain partnerships with parents and professionals.

Skills

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Experience in Early Years settings

Passion for creating fun learning environments

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Strong communication techniques

Job description

Nursery : Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary : Starting from £29,536 per annum (Dependant on Qualifications / Experience)

Hours : 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | Permanent

Location : Maidenhead, SL6 4ER

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say : “I did that.”

We are looking for a full time Level 3 Room Leader to join our fantastic Maidenhead Nursery to support our vibrant Pre-School room!

Our Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery and Preschool is a beautiful, 93 place purpose-built setting which opened in 2019. It has 5 spacious and well-equipped rooms including a baby sensory area, and areas specifically for art, construction play and a reading corner. All rooms have access to the large garden area including a patio area which is often used for messy play. The nursery is based just a 10 minute walk from the nearest train station, and has onsite parking.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child


• Enhanced parental leave


• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave


• Pension


• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24 / 7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more


• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach


• Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As a Room Leader, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception care and education, to help all children within the room to develop and meet their individual milestones. You will promote and ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding, and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to meet each child’s needs.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification


• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting – ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar


• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments


• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)


• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children


• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents / carers


• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!